We are not talking about a fun division here. The Pistons, Cavs and Bulls; obviously the strong team in the division are all really slow and sometimes flat our boring. With the sole exception of LeBron James, there won't be much flash coming from here. So just pay homage to the King and move on.

Southeast Division

The Orlando magic have been building assets with the signing of Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis, but also put in a new head coach with Stan Van Gundy. They should be fun to watch this year, but let's not forget about Agent zero back in DC. Arenas can't be pleased with the way his season ended, and he's always a sure shot to entertain.

Miami so far this offseason has let its best defender (Posey) go, its best shooter (Kapono) go and signed Smush Parker, most likely to help pull Antoine Walker away from the buffet table every night. It looks like Payton is done, too.

Northwest Division

There are several team that should surprise this year, but right off the bat I'm predicting that the Trailblazers will not be one of those teams. To be honest, I don't really like Oden that much. He's a big athletic shot blocker who, although was praised as a great rebounder, had less per game rebounds than Durant. He doesn't have offensive moves to speak of, and he didn't even impact the game in Summer League. Sounds like Michael Olowokandi to me.

That being said, Durant will be rookie of the year, I guarantee it 100%. The Sonics should hopefully be fun to watch too, if new coach PJ Carlismo didn't let too much of his old buddy Greg Poppovich rub off last season. They probably won't make the playoffs either, but they'll have their moments.

Denver is the team to watch in this division. A healed JR Smith should be a top candidate for either the 6th man or MIP award. Kenyon Martin will be healthy. Nene will be back in better shape. Carmelo Anthony will be improved-- again. Allen Iverson will be Allen Iverson. They are going to be a tough team to beat and the dark horse in the west all year long.

Pacific Division

Let's be honest. I loved the Warriors post season run last year, but I doubt they'll be that focused all season long. The Lakers might not even have Kobe Bryant, and the Clippers won't have Elton Brand, so they don't have a prayer. Sacramento is a mess.

But the Suns boast the most entertaining brand of basketball in the world, a brand most people last season though belonged to the best team in the NBA. Some feel that the addition of Grant Hill will put the Suns in the finals and I am one of those people. Not only are the Suns the league's premiere team to watch, but they're also the team I predict will win the title this year.

Southwest Division

Watch the Houston Rockets. They brought back Steve Francis after Raefer Alston was destroyed by Deron Williams in the first round last year. Bonzi Wells decided to stay and will be happy with new offensive-minded coach Rick Adelman who Bonzi flourished under in Sacramento. Mike James is also back to score more points than he did last season. The Rockets will turn from a low scoring team with only two offensive weapons into an offensive juggernaut this season, and we'll be watching.

Also, what in the world will Dallas do? Win 70? I mean, they really do have to win it this year don't they? Plus, I hope they just crush San Antonio. The team that "America hates to watch" last season has become the team "America hates," and we'll have to watch them flop and whine themselves through another season. Avoid the Spurs like the plague and root for little white Canadians.